Bjarne Aas (1886 – 1969) Norway

Bjarne Aas was born in Oslo, Norway February 28th, 1969, was an internationally renowned Norwegian sailor and Boat designer. Known for his 1936 design, the International One Design (IOD), and his design and construction of 6mR yachts. At the Horten Technical University Bjarne studied naval architecture, upon graduating began work in Fredrikstad, later in Bergen …

Bjarne Aas “International One Design”

6-Meter lineage, transformed into a “golden age” one design yacht, The International One Design, (IOD) is the brainchild of Cornelius Shields. Bjarne Aas “International One Design” Specifications: LOA: 33.16′ * LOD: 33.16′ * LWL: 21.42′ * Beam: 6.75′ * Draft: 5.16′ * Ballast: 4,100 lbs * Displacement: 7,100 lbs * Sail Area: 437.82 ft2 * …